During the summer, your go-to mani and pedi shades are likely bright pinks and oranges, crisp whites and sparkly ocean-esque blues and greens. Come fall, though, it’s time to experiment with different nail polish colors. This season, there are quite a few gorgeous hues that top nail artists say will be in high demand.
Jeffrey Rivera, lead manicurist at Glosslab, says bold berries are one of his favorite nail polish trends this season. “Vampy shades always make a comeback this time of year, which I love,” he says. “Berry tones are fantastic because they are flattering with every skin tone and, while the shades are darker, they’re still a lot of fun.” Reina Santos, nail artist with LeChat, says fall is the perfect time of year to embrace rich deep shades, like Bordeaux and burgundy, as well as fall-inspired colors like pumpkin. Anastasiia Morozova, nail artist for LeChat, adds that pumpkin-inspired oranges are great to wear around Halloween.
Rivera also says dusty pinks and purples will be huge. “Summer’s all about bright and bold colors, but fall’s tones are more muted,” he says. “I’m loving all the new shades of pinks and purples that have grey undertones, giving you an almost ashy finish to the color. These colors are great for complementing your fall wardrobe without overpowering your look.”
Not ready to shelve your bright nail polishes? You don’t have to! “Autumn is a colorful season and I don’t shy away from bright shades even though summer has passed,” says Morozova. Look for hues that remind you of spiced cider and colorful flowers and leaves. Meanwhile, Sarah Bland, Smith & Cult beauty advisor, says gray will always be a fall trend.
Finally, don’t be afraid to break out the black polish like you did in high school. “There were so many cool, punk-rock black nails on the runways for the Fall 2018 season,” says Rivera. “You can wear black nails glossy for a look that’s super-glam and done up.”
Keep reading for 10 nail polishes our experts say you should try now.
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10 Best Nail Polish Colors for Your Fall 2018 Manicure
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OPI
Nail Lacquer in Como Se Llama?, $8.99 at Sally Beauty
Rest your cherry reds until next summer and reach for a darker take on the shade. This burgundy nail polish screams fall and is part of OPI's Fall/Winter 2018 Peru collection.
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LeChat
Dare to Wear in Harvest Moon, $6.95 at LeChat
We know you're all about everything pumpkin spice, so wear your love of the ubiquitous fall flavor by wearing this orange shade. Santos recommends pairing it with gold accents for an on-trend look.
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Smith & Cult
Nail Lacquer in Stockholm Syndrome, $18 at Beautylish
Consider gray your go-to neutral this fall. Bland says this gray nail polish pairs perfectly with all styles.
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Zoya
Nail Lacquer in Ruthie, $10 at Amazon
Regular ol' pinks and purples are so springtime. This dusty raspberry rose shade will complement your fall wardrobe without overpowering your look.
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LeChat
Dare to Wear in Brushed Blush, $6.95 at LeChat
Ease your way into fall with this bright coral shade that reminds Morozova of spiced cider, flowers and leaves.
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Yves Saint Laurent
La Laque Couture Nail Polish in Noir Over Noir, $28 at Nordstrom
Embrace your inner goth with this adult take on black nail polish. It's seriously shiny and sure to make a statement—that's why it's a Rivera's favorite.
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Smith & Cult
Nail Lacquer in Love Lust Lost, $18 at Bluemercury
Bland says this dusty rose is her top nail polish shade for fall because it complements all the prints we're seeing on the runway.
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Essie
Nail Polish in Say It Ain't Soho, $9 at Essie
This metallic copper nail polish marries Santos' two favorite color trends for fall (pumpkin and gold) in one beautiful bottle.
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China Glaze
Nail Lacquer in Ash & Burn, $6.99 at Amazon
Part of China Glaze's 2018 Halloween collection, this nail polish is anything but a basic black. It's packed with fine orange glitter that is sure to complement whatever spooky look you have in store for October 31.
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Butter London
Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer in Toodles!, $19.34 at Walmart
Afraid to wear very dark polish? No need to worry! This deeper-than-deep violet nail polish looks good on every skin tone.